You've heard about LinkedIn. You have a skeleton of a profile and a few contacts...now why isn't your phone ringing off the hook? ...
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Job Search
15 Ways Finding a Job is Like Dating
Finding a job is like finding a relationship, you can't really look for one, it sort of finds you.If you recall how you met your wife or husband, it wasn't because you were looking to meet ...
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Need A Little Help From Your Friends?
Gosh, I love the Beatles. I could listen to them all day! Each song inspires or connects to wonderful memories. As a job seeker, you don't want to lose sight of the happy, ...
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Executive’s Set the Pace for Job Search Trends
The 2009 ExecuNet Executive Job Market Intelligence Report is out! Understanding what is happening with these C-Level folks (CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, CIO, etc) offers wisdom for us all.
This summary is ...
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Reasons to stop hiding behind your computer
A month ago I wrote this post about turning off your computer. Lately, I have been giving this advice to job seekers a lot. TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER! During the normal business ...
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Are You an Olympic Athlete?
What does an Olympic athlete have in common with a job seeker? Drive, dedication, passion. And let's not forget the ability and desire to compete.I love watching the Olympics. ...
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I Just Did My Job
If I had a dollar for every time I heard a job seeker say, "I just did my job, I don't have any accomplishments", I would be so rich. So why are you so humble? Why can't you take some credit where ...
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“Best Of” tools for Job Seekers
Learning about related or tangent careers is something most job seekers struggle with. Whether it is re-naming what you use as a job title or drastically changing careers, learning the new ...
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Numbers Talk In Job Search
There are many job seekers out who think their job search is measured only by number of interviews they've had. This couldn't be farther from the reality of things. Job search is a sales cycle. It ...
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Job Search Would Make A Great Reality Show
"Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life." — Oscar WildeIf you have ever watched any of the "Housewives of ...." series, you see how ludicrous people's lives can ...
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3 Common Mistakes Made By Job Seekers
If you are about to embark on a search for a new job, either by force or by choice, make sure you avoid these mistakes. You are going to need to use a different approach from the last time you ...
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Why Do Job Seekers Obsess Over Their Resumes?
To every new job seeker, why do you obsess over your resume? How many people do you know who have actually been hired because they had a kick a** resume? ...
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Twitter Replaces Job Boards?
TweetDeck's recent news (read article from ClickZ) about partnering with TwitJobSearch is a sign. A sign that we seek a quick solution to finding a job. There are millions of tweets every day and ...
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Depression and Job Search
I am not a mental health professional, therefore, I am not qualified to offer help in this area. However, what I know and what I see is that there are a lot, A LOT, of people who are depressed ...
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Be a “Giver”, Not a Job Seeker
Instead of focusing your sights on the dream job or any job for that matter, focus instead on being a "giver" or "sharer". Here's an example: A woman attended a ...
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Log Off Your Computer
My computer was broken, leaving me without one for almost a week. What an odd experience that was. I couldn't look up phone numbers or information. I felt disconnected because ...
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LinkedIn Is More than Just Your On-line Resume
Plugging your resume into your LinkedIn profile won't get you the results you are looking for. You need to USE LinkedIn, not just while you are in job search mode, but even after you've ...
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Move Yourself Along
Are you stuck? Are you lingering? Is your job search stuck in a rut? I've been thinking that job search is 90% mental and 10% physical. What is the real reason your ...
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Lazy or Un-Informed?
Job Search is hardly a DIY (Do It Yourself) project today. Well, it can be, I suppose, if you have a natural inclination for building relationships and learning. If you have never ...
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SWOT Analysis: Take A Step Back
Sometimes it helps to take a step back during your job search and do some analysis and assessment. SWOT can be an ideal model to use. ...
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What Can You Do to Improve Your Job Search?
During a networking meeting for job seekers, we talked about their biggest frustrations with job search. They listed things like, "not hearing back from employers", "not being considered ...
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It isn’t Time for New Year’s Resolutions Already, Is It?
They are popping up all over- articles, posts, tweets about how to make solid resolutions for the New Year. I am not ready for the New Year yet. I want to enjoy Christmas guilt ...
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Don’t Be a Victim
Why is it that job seekers so frequently play the victim? They cry age discrimination, complain about spam, criticize companies for not responding, bad mouth recruiters for being unscrupulous, ...
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Unemployed Job Seekers: Christmas isn’t about gifts
For a lot of unemployed job seekers, Christmas can be stressful and depressing. But let me remind you that Christmas isn't about gifts. ...
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Meeting New People
This past year has been an amazing ride for me. Since I started blogging, I have met so many interesting people. The borders or boundaries of states and countries disappear ...
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Social Media is NOT about Telling People What You Had for Breakfast
Social media isn't about revealing what's going on in your personal life. (Though many use it that way.) It is about sharing information with other people. It is a tool for learning and finding ...
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Job Search Help Is Everywhere
I am so glad to see so many different resources to help those looking for a job. Unfortunately, I fear, many job seekers don't know about these resources. Please, share this with those you know. ...
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The Count Down To Christmas and Perhaps a New Job Under Your Tree
It is December 1st and the first snow has fallen! So far, Black Friday is behind us and Cyber Monday too. Hopefully, you picked up an outstanding bargain, if not, never fear. Sometimes ...
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Are You Determined to Get a Job or Ride Out Unemployment
Possibly the worst thing to happen this year, in my opinion, was for Unemployment Insurance benefits to be extended...and extended. This is creating a false safety net for many unemployed ...
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Leave Your ‘Tude at the Door
Ever had a bad day? What about a bad week? Anyone ever had a bad year? It is possible and most likely probable that you have.
Job search is rough on the emotions. It takes ...
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